by Erin Marissa Russell If you’re a fan of Italian food, hardly anything is easier than marrying your enthusiasm for the culture and cuisine of Italy with your love for gardening. Creating an Italian themed garden is simple, has delicious rewards, and best of all, is a whole … [Read more...]
Great Roma Tomato Recipes
by Julie Christensen You’ll find fresh Roma tomatoes in the store year-round, but in most parts of the country they’re at their best from late July to October, when you can find vine-ripened, local tomatoes. Roma tomatoes have a meaty texture and few seeds, making them an … [Read more...]
Roma Tomatoes: Calories and Nutritional Information
by Julie Christensen Tomatoes are ranked as Americans’ third favorite veggie (after potatoes and lettuce) and most of the tomatoes we consume are in the form of cooked tomato products, such as ketchup, tomato paste, marinara sauce and salsa. Roma tomatoes, also known as … [Read more...]
Preserving Roma Tomatoes: Canning and Freezing
Roma tomatoes are also known as Italian or plum tomatoes. With their prolific yields of meaty, sweet fruit, they make the ideal tomato for sauces, canning and freezing. And unlike many vegetables, tomatoes are actually more nutritious cooked than raw. If you’ve never preserved … [Read more...]
Growing Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes are the traditional paste tomatoes. With their dense and meaty flesh, low moisture content, and few seeds they are the ideal tomatoes for processing into sauces and pastes. Roma tomatoes have a cylindrical or plum shape, and feel heavy for their size. Their colors … [Read more...]